Sony has released Firmware Update 3.10 which adds Sony G Master lens support for Sony a7, a7R, a7S, a7II, a7RII, a6000 and a5100 mirrorless cameras. I’m told by Sony USA that Firmware Update is not required for a7SII. Sony firmware updates are cumulative so if you missed previous update(s) you will also get firmware improvements from the updates that you skipped.
Firmware version 3.10 provides the following Improvements:
• Adds Sony G Master lens support.
• Phase-detection AF is supported (on applicable cameras)
• The lens name will be correctly recorded in the EXIF
• The AF can be used in movie recording mode with the SEL85F14GM
Before Updating Please Read:
DOWNLOAD LINKS:
Sony a7 (ILCE-7) Camera Firmware Update 3.10: MAC | WIN
Sony a7R (ILCE-7R) Camera Firmware Update 3.10: MAC | WIN
Sony a7S (ILCE-7S) Camera Firmware Update 3.10: MAC | WIN
Sony a7II (ILCE-7M2) Camera Firmware Update 3.10: MAC | WIN
Sony a7RII (ILCE-7RM2) Camera Firmware Update 3.10: MAC | WIN
Sony a6000 (ILCE-6000) Camera Firmware Update 3.10: MAC | WIN
Sony a5100 (ILCE-5100) Camera Firmware Update 3.10: MAC | WIN
MAC 10.10 and 10.11 USERS:
MAC 10.10 Yosemite and 10.11 El Capitan users if you have not already done so, you will need to first install Mac Driver Loader before running any updates.
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Comments
Does the Phase-Detection AF work with A7.
A7 has always had Phase-Detection AF
Which camera/s will benefit from this phase detection AF?
Thank you.
This update adds PDAF support for G Master lenses to cameras with Phase Detection.
I thought with the firmware update just added Phase Detection AF for third party lenses, like Canon would be improved. But I don’t see any difference. Thanks for your help.
Firmware Update strictly adds support for G Master lenses. Phase Detection AF support refers GM lenses (with applicable cameras)
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As of today the link to A7RII/Mac leads to an error page at Sony Support.
The link contents are “https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/swu-download.pl?mdl=ILCE7RM2&upd_id=10714&os_group_id=3”
FW 3.20 is now available for a7RII and a7SII.
I have been using the 24-70 Gmaster with the Sony a7r2 and am having great issues with camera shake. It doesn’t feel stabalized. Could it have to do with the fact that I’m using an old firmware ?
Image Stabilization should not require this firmware update – though I recommend it for AF. Make sure you have SteadyShot set correctly in the menu.